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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
129
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 32 25 29 43 129
Houston RocketsRockets 24 24 19 26 93

After Action Report

The Jazz buried the Rockets 129-93. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.